Maicon categorically denies what has been told by some medias today. FC Internazionale full-back did not arrive late to his team last training session. He was there from the first minute to the last. Maicon also denies rumours talking about his desire to find a new team for the next season. His desire to stay [...]

French giants Lyon are closing in on Juventus forward David Trezeguet, according to L’Equipe newspaper. The 32-year-old, who has been regularly touted to leave the Turin outfit in recent years, announced at the start of the season he would split with the Old Lady next June only to admit to having second thoughts of late.

The New York Yankees are the best-paid team in world sport, measured by average pay, ahead of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea, with the Dallas Mavericks of basketball’s NBA in fifth, according to a review of global sports salaries to be published on Friday.

Inter stretched their lead at the top of Serie A to four points following AC Milan’s defeat to Parma and the champions’ own 3-0 win over basement dwellers Livorno. Samuel Eto’o’s first half brace and a thunderbolt from Douglas Maicon in the second period were enough for the Beneamata to stretch their legs at the [...]

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi has ended David Beckham’s two-year reign as the best-paid player in world football, according to France Football magazine’s annual ‘rich list’. Argentinean forward Messi, who scored a second successive La Liga hat-trick in Barcelona’s 4-2 win over Real Zaragoza on Sunday, has estimated annual earnings of €33 million, ahead of Beckham (€30.4 [...]

Talks between Maicon and Inter regarding his future have been postponed until the end of the season, claims agent Antonio Caliendo. Spanish press continue to link Maicon with a move to Real Madrid at the end of term. His deal at San Siro expires in June 2012, and there is no rush to discuss his [...]

When David Trezeguet scored after 90 seconds to put Juventus 4-1 ahead on aggregate last night Fulham’s European adventure looked set for an ignominious end. But Bobby Zamora quickly scored to restore hope…

Mourinho surprised a lacklustre Chelsea, firstly by fielding a very attacking formation (the Dutchman behind three strikers) and then by playing an astute tactical game, based on pressure and organisation. The only dangers came late in the first half, when Ancelotti’s men had their chances and there were a couple of occasions when a penalty [...]